Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kevin Thomas flipped a seat, but became a victim of redistricting
The outgoing state senator said he’s not ready to give up on politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Danny O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I don’t think people should have these jobs for life.’
The first out gay man to serve in the New York Assembly is stepping down.
New York City Council
Policy
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?
An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
New York City
Personality
Why Gustavo Rivera was early in calling for Eric Adams to resign
The state senator doesn’t believe the mayor can effectively govern anymore.
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
How connectivity is coming to New York City's subway
Boldyn Networks’ Jeff Garte, Head of U.S. Transit and Government Solutions, sits down with City & State to discuss how investing $1 billion in NYC’s critical digital infrastructure will be a game changer for communities and subway riders
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
Energy & Environment
Personality
Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?
New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Liz Krueger says unpausing congestion pricing is the only way forward
In a Q&A, the Manhattan state senator also talks about what life could be like for New York as a Canadian province.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Can Eric Adams survive this?
Corruption investigations are nothing new in New York politics. But Adams is in an increasingly precarious political position, and an indictment, depending on its target, could send him over the edge.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Yusef Salaam is in the national spotlight
The New York City Council member spoke at the Democratic National Convention and confronted Donald Trump after the debate.
Personality
Personality
Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayor
She becomes the only woman and the second Latino person in the crowded primary field.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ambitious plan to restore New York City’s industrial harbor could cut carbon emissions and create 50,000 jobs
An interview with Andrew Kimball, president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
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